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Welcome to the Department of Physiology

Physiology seeks to understand biological function spanning the range from molecular mechanisms to medical problems. The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health.

Our mission is to enhance understanding of the function of molecules, cells, tissues and organisms with an emphasis on their relation to human biology and medicine; and to contribute to the training of the next generation of research scientists, physicians and educators. Toward this end we have developed a graduate program in Molecular, Integrative and Systemic Physiology and post-graduate certificate programs in Anatomy and Histotechnology. Our department is devoted to outstanding research and is committed to excellence in education. The Department of Physiology is a vibrant, growing department that seeks to provide the most exciting environment for cutting edge science.

Dr. Kanako Hayashi receives the SSR New Investigator Award from the Society for the Study of Reproduction.

This award recognizes an active, regular member of the Society for outstanding research completed and published within 12 years after receiving the Ph.D. or other equivalent professional degree. http://www.ssr.org/Awards